Caribbean "Platano" Plants
 

Where can I get seedling plants? I want true platanos that you can fry for tostones or maduros or some cold hardy equivalent.

Re: Caribbean "Platano" Plants
 

I don't think they are cold-hardy but come winter you could attempt to protect them and see how they come out.. Where you plant them can help them too.. On the South -side of the house, and brick really tends to help as well.. :^)

Re: Caribbean "Platano" Plants
 

Thanks. But what kind (name) should I get and where do I find them for sale?

Re: Caribbean "Platano" Plants
 

Try PR Dwarf Plantain, Super Plantain , FHIA 21 , Or The Maricongo..

Good luck I love plantains too:08:

Re: Caribbean "Platano" Plants
 

I started growing Maricongos I brought from P.R last year and I do have a few large pups for sale. They are 100% Maricongos straight from P.R. great for Tostones, Aranitas and Mofongo. My Plant in about 8.5 feet tall and I think i should flower at the end of this year. See my other post for references.

I will add some pictures later when I get home.

Note:
Send me PM for details on buying Maricongo Pups.

Re: Caribbean "Platano" Plants
 

Hello I would like 1 Maricongo Pup..
Ed

Re: Caribbean "Platano" Plants
 

I don't think they are cold-hardy but come winter you could attempt to protect them and see how they come out.. Where you plant them can help them too.. On the South -side of the house, and brick really tends to help as well.. :^)

Re: Caribbean "Platano" Plants
 

Lowes has been selling ARH this year. African Rhino Horn. Started a mat with 2 pups - one from Lowes and one from Keith.

Re: Caribbean "Platano" Plants
 

I would recommend planting several different Platano cultivars to see which grows best for you. I just finished eating 3 different cultivars, African Rhino Horn, Dwarf Cuban, and Maricongo, and they all tasted great. :08: